Saturday, August 28, 2010

I just saw that some more comments were posted that I never knew about. You know how people say that we never know how the kind things we do or say may make a difference......they do! Thank you.

I really do think we each make a difference in other people's lives everyday. Truly make a difference. Just by the simplest things. I know I still remember some of the kindest faces and words spoken...from strangers....God's little angels he puts in our life to keep us on track! Hopefully we can all make a difference by the little things. The simple things. Keep it simple. Quiet goodness makes a difference. If we take the time to notice the goodness...in the simple things.

Having Jinx walk on my back when he's particularly affectionate or wants to go out or have his food dish filled.

Happy the cat...who is now missing and we are so sad.

Sitting in our peaceful, shabby chic, living room with the large picture window...enjoying the view.

Driving up our driveway.

Walking the dogs down the hill at night.

This computer since my little Barbie style Pink computer had the famous "L" problem.

Time in our yard....even mowing our lawn....being grateful for the little quirks of our house.

Our family together and home with Biff....even though he was with us on the cape for lots of our time there.

Our dining room that pleasures me.

Walking the dogs for long walks and having friends from town beep and wave as they go by.

Our little beach with our beach friends and beach/sailing talk.

Our neighbors exchanging hello's and chatting.

Friends riding bikes past our house with a wave and a shout hello.

Griff falling asleep while I'm writing my blog late at night.......a good time to say good night.

Thanks for stopping by! I missed my blog.....who knows if anyone else did.....I'm still grateful that I have my blog! It's a comfy place for me. Whoever you may be who does pop in to read....I'm grateful for you too! Really grateful. Just sayin'. Thanks.

Facebook to Blog to E-bay store.....and now I've learned a new dimension of the cyberworld. I've heard about this...it's something that I've heard and seen apps for....podcasts. Go figure. StarTrek was not my world. The ugly stretch suits and ears turned me off. Actually, there little starship gave me a little claustrophobia. There computer board seemed so dull. The show had so little color. I could go on and on. It was surreal.

Now I'm living it. Facebook, Blogs, E-bay store.....podcasts? I thought the word cubical a.k.a "cube" was forward. That was like The Jetsons.

While waiting for T.J. at his friend's house , I chatted with his mom. She has a Podcast! I was thrilled and "WOW!" was the only word that came to me. I said, " I have a blog but a podcast....that's cool!" "What's a podcast?" "Where does one find a podcast?" "Why do you have a podcast" "What do you put on your podcast?"

Katie told me that she writes and illustrates childrens' books! My dream! I was thrilled to know someone who was successful at my dream....a dream that I that overwhelmed me.....she really did it....many times! I wanted to know more....but there was no time. Places to go...people to see....specifically, Jackson Brown!

Before I drove off, she explained how to get to her podcast.....she encouraged me....she explained....she instructed.....whatever.....all I heard was Charlie Brown's teacher......."Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah....." I came home. I asked Grace for help. She only knew about i-tunes. I remembered....bit by bit it came to me....i-tunes....podcasts....Brain Burps by Katie Davis. Children's books. Adorable. Fun illustrations.

More to learn! Crazy.

E-bay. Today. One Ralph Lauren Handbag. One pair of Banana Republic Nantucket Red pants. One shirt. One A.T.T. Push Button Phone. One April Cornell Handbag. Random! Wacky! SOLD! More to list. More to do.

Life comes first. Family. Mowing the lawn! Laundry. Find those vacuum bags that no one in the universe seems to carry. Grace's new backpack for school.....called 6 stores within a thirty mile radius. Maybe eight stores. Online doesn't count...that would be two of us searching at different google hits.

A school backpack is a big commitment. The right one makes all of the difference. Like a husband. Like a wife. You don't want to just grab any backpack....or any husband. If you find yourself with the wrong one, it could be one thing after another. Little glitches along the path of life. It could be uncomfortable...the backpack....or the wrong husband. It could feel too tight or not enough space.....the back pack or the husband. It has to fit just right. It has to be comfortable. It has to be flexible. It has to be unique. It has to have aor different days. It has to have endurance to get through the tough times....the backpack and the husband. It has to have room to grow.....it has to grow with you....it needs to be strong....it needs to have lots of pockets to deal with different aspects of your life.....most of all, everything should feel right. It's just something you know....No one can find it for you....Others may have an idea of what you like....the backpack and the husband.....when you know, you know.....just like everyone says. Grace just knew. She has a good head on her shoulders and she wants the right backpack on her back. She had lots of choices. She knew the right backpack to that would fit just right. I hope she's learned that from my example....for the backpack and someday.....a long time from now.....the husband.

After checking out many possibilities.....she just knew the right one. She would not settle for any old backpack. She's a girl who knows what she wants! I called the store to make sure it was there....it was.....no wild goose chase for Grace. I made sure they would hold it for Grace to pick up. She just knew it was right. She found just the right one. She took her dad to pick it up at the store today. He approved. He knows what's good for his daughter.

By the way, T.J. found just the right backpack....perfect for him. He knew. Just like that! He and I were out for some T.J. back to school clothes. We came upon quite a few choices. After checking them out, trying them on for size and fit, he knew it was the one. Look. Fit. Size. Style. Flexibility. Dimensions. Not quite so much drama. He knew. He just knew. I hope he's learned that from Biff's example for the backpack and someday.......a long time from now........the wife!

Me & My Blog

Thanks for checking out my blog. Isn't that an awkward word? Blog? Read my blog? Lots of people are afraid of blogs. It's like saying the word death....some people get uncomfortable. Some of my best friends act like I'm living in an alternate universe just because I write a blog. Some of them don't even know how to log on to their computer to read my blog. That's okay. I couldn't send an email until I started to blog. Darn word. I have been blogging for years now. It's for me. IT'S ALWAYS ABOUT ME!

Podcast is my new word. Now my kids make fun of me because I talk about great podcasts. I can't help it if I'm enthusiastic. "Did you hear that on one of your podcasts?" As if I can't sense their mocking tone! Ha! I still think I'm pretty cool. They're not convinced...yet. They're teenagers. What do they know? They don't even read my blog!

Wait until they hear I'm going to start a real live podcast. It should put them over the edge...and I love it. I love my family! Oh...and the blog....it's mine, mine, all mine! I don't have to share or give anyone the keys to borrow it. It is M I N E!

I've been writing since I picked up a pencil. I haven't put away my Crayola Crayons in my whole life. I started my blog because everyone always tells me that I should write a book! My blog is the next best thing.

I just write....about stuff. My life. My observations on life's little ironies. I like to look at the bright side. My life is better with gratitude and a sense of humor.